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… in some people, can be costly, and usually take 3 to 5 years to complete. FAQs What are allergies to insect stings? … bad reaction. So I've decided to have immunotherapy. Rudy, age 26 I have what must be a mild allergy to bee stings. … do keep an epinephrine shot at home and with the nurse at school. Kimberly, age 24 What matters most to you? Your …
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… Play After a Head Injury During a Sporting Event On this page: Overview Overview Anyone … stopped before an athlete can be considered symptom-free. Children and teens have longer recovery times. So they may … if it is not a head injury, could cause permanent brain damage or death. Concussion Head Injury, …
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… Multiple Pregnancy: Twins or More On this page: Health Tools Cause Symptoms What … happens by chance. It isn't related to the parents' age, race, or family history. If the babies you're carrying … partner, try to find time to be a couple. If you have older children, schedule some one-on-one time with them. Be alert …
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… Environmental Illness On this page: Overview Health Tools Indoor Air Pollutants Preventing … poisoning. Lead can cause health problems, most commonly in children. It can also cause high blood pressure, brain … ear infections, pneumonia, and bronchitis in the first few years of their lives. Second-hand smoke can make asthma …
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… John's Story: Crossing the Smoke-Free Finish Line On this page: John's Story John's Story When John … start using tobacco. He smoked and chewed tobacco for 16 years before he was able to quit for good. Like many smokers, John started his habit back in high school. After smoking for 10 years, John tried to quit on …
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… Allergic Rhinitis On this page: Health Tools Cause What Increases Your … allergies can be mild or severe. Mild allergies can be managed with home treatment. But medicine may be needed to … all of your symptoms. You may need allergy shots for 3 to 5 years. And there is some risk of severe whole-body reactions …
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… Prediabetes On this page: Health Tools Cause Symptoms What Happens … diabetes, you have a greater chance of getting the disease. Age. The risk for getting prediabetes and type 2 diabetes increases with age. But the number of children with type 2 diabetes is increasing. Usually, …
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… Examining Your Beliefs to Manage Stress On this page: Overview Overview Your world view … for the year? What goals do you have for the next 5 to 10 years? How are you meeting your goals? Are any of your goals …
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… Epilepsy On this page: Health Tools What Increases Your Risk … childhood epilepsy go away after the child reaches the teen years. Other types may continue for life. Epilepsy that … Epilepsy that causes generalized seizures is more common in children than in adults. Focal seizures start in a specific, …
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… ADHD: Social Skills Training On this page: Overview Overview Social skills … appropriate environments for learning these skills. Many school districts now offer social skills classes for … curricula. Social skills training appears to help children, teens, and adults learn appropriate behaviours. …
